Restoring our faith in the future by recalling the stories of our past

Little House on the Prairie has remained one of the most popular and beloved celebrations of early Americana since the appearance of Laura Ingalls Wilder¹s popular classic book series 70 years ago. Now the inspirational stories take on a brand new frontier in an uplifting new musical. Melissa Gilbert, who played Laura for 10 years in the much loved television series, continues her legacy by starring as Ma. Families will continue to fall in love with these life affirming stories about the Ingalls' struggles and triumphs through the celebration of the pioneering spirit and the core values on which this country was founded ­ a spirit that resonates within each of us today.

"THERE ARE FEW LITERARY LEGACIES AS BELOVED AS THAT OF LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE. The musical¹s components are delivered with near-seamless professionalism. Melissa Gilbert, now playing "Ma," carries her iconic past with a good deal of grace and sings to touching effect. Director Francesca Zambello has clearly envisioned a show that favors heart."
- Variety

"A PURPLE-SKY, GOLDEN-WHEAT ODE TO FRONTIER AMERICA. The musical hits its target-breezes of Oklahoma and John Ford westerns sweep across the scenic landscape by Adrianne Lobel. Rachel Portman's celebratory score and Rachel Sheinkin¹s script salute pioneers who turned dirt into amber waves of grain."
- Minneapolis Star-Tribune

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A Lucky St. Patrick's Day Down on the Prairie!

Broadway Series South most assuredly was the site for the lucky pot of gold this past St. Patrick’s Day! Karl Scully, Anthony Kearns and Finbar Wright of The Irish Tenors enjoyed some backstage banter with Melissa Gilbert, star of Little House on the Prairie, the Musical at the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts. Both shows were performing simultaneously in two of the four theatres located in the venue. While the chance encounter was a great way to end the evening, patrons were the lucky recipients of a wonderful night of theatre and song. Little House on the Prairie, the Musical is in Raleigh through Sunday.